{
  "id": 14744194,
  "title": "The Russian commentators living in Europe who justify Moscow's war against Ukraine",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/the-russian-commentators-living-in-europe-who-justify-moscows-war",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T16:59:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Kyiv Independent",
    "slug": "kyiv-independent",
    "url": "https://kyivindependent.com/explainer-how-russian-exiles-spread-kremlin-narratives-in-europe/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A recent decision by Latvia to declare Russian-born journalist Leonid Ragozin persona non grata has highlighted a growing issue of Russians who once opposed Putin now echoing Kremlin narratives. Living in Europe, some of these individuals justify Moscow's war against Ukraine while enjoying the freedoms and security provided by their adopted countries. Ragozin, who previously worked for various English-language and Russian-language publications, has been accused of promoting Kremlin-friendly narratives. He has taken a nuanced approach, blaming Ukraine for provoking Russia's aggression and accusing the West of pushing Kyiv into an unwinnable conflict. However, Ragozin has also denied the accusations against him, condemning Russian aggression and supporting Ukraine's sovereignty.",
  "summary": "Latvia's decision last week to declare Russian-born journalist and blogger Leonid Ragozin persona non grata has drawn attention to a broader trend: Russians who once presented themselves as opponents of Vladimir Putin are now accused of echoing Kremlin narratives. Some now live in Europe, taking advantage of the freedom and security that their adopted countries provide to broadcast their views.…",
  "key_points": [
    "Latvia deports Russian-born journalist Leonid Ragozin",
    "Ragozin accused of promoting Kremlin-friendly narratives",
    "Ragozin denies accusations, supports Ukraine's sovereignty"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 7,
    "also_reported_by": [
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        "outlet": "Euromaidan Press",
        "title": "Ukraine detains a gas station worker and a Telegram commenter suspected of scouting targets for Russian strikes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/ukraine-detains-a-gas-station-worker-and-a-telegram-commenter",
        "published": "2026-10-15T13:07:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ukrinform - Politics",
        "title": "Kallas: Understandable why Ukraine targets Russia's oil revenues",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/kallas-understandable-why-ukraine-targets-russias-oil-revenues",
        "published": "2026-10-15T13:18:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "GBC Ghana",
        "title": "Ukraine resumes strikes on Russian oil refineries as frustration with Trump mounts",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/ukraine-resumes-strikes-on-russian-oil-refineries-as-frustration-with",
        "published": "2026-10-15T13:45:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Kyiv Independent",
        "title": "Russian attacks kill at least 17, injure 67 across Ukraine, as drone waves wreak havoc in central, western oblasts",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/russian-attacks-kill-at-least-17-injure-67-across-ukraine-as-drone",
        "published": "2026-10-15T13:56:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Voice of Ukraine",
        "title": "Russian forces strike logistics company warehouses in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk Oblast",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/russian-forces-strike-logistics-company-warehouses-in-ukraines",
        "published": "2026-10-15T14:50:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Interfax-Ukraine",
        "title": "Ukraine runs out of Patriot interceptor missiles, complicating defence against Russian ballistic attacks – media",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/ukraine-runs-out-of-patriot-interceptor-missiles-complicating-defence",
        "published": "2026-10-15T15:38:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}